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THE NXTGEN EV CAFÉ IS AN EXCITING CONCEPT THAT WE WILL BEGIN ROLLING OUT IN 2023.
NXTGEN Clean Energy Solutions
The premise is a fantastic and convenient location for electric vehicle drivers to be able to charge while meeting people for business or pleasure, grab a meal, perform work with free WiFi, and have clean restrooms. There will be indoor/outdoor seating with free device charging to accommodate guests for business meetings or social gatherings. Food and beverage vendors will be providing great options.
The Clean Energy Advantage (and How Policies Affect It)
In this feature, Russ Bates, founder of NXTGEN Clean Energy Solutions, shares his journey from his roots in the southern Indiana coal fields to becoming a leader in the clean energy industry. From solar to wind and EV charging, Russ discusses his path to business ownership, the challenges of navigating a rapidly evolving market, and his approach to building a sustainable future for both his company and the industry.
#Cleantechers - Russ Bates had the opportunity to sit down with Mike Casey from The Scaling Clean podcast, where his compelling background and hands-on approach to clean energy were discussed in detail. Russ Bates has an impressive and hands-on background in the energy sector. Growing up in the southern Indiana coal fields, Russ started his career as a union electrician before advancing to foreman and eventually VP. After 26 years in the industry, he founded NXTGEN Clean Energy Solutions in the Cleveland area. NXTGEN offers a full range of services, including solar, wind, battery storage, and EV charging station solutions. Here are some key insights from Russ’s journey: 5:08 – Clean energy continues to attract people, with new advancements happening almost daily. 14:34 – As a business owner, it’s crucial to ask: "Will this decision be sustainable? Will it provide enough business to support your employees and their families?" With the sector rapidly evolving, especially with elections approaching, it’s important to remain mindful of potential shifts that could affect business plans. 25:35 – When it’s time to make the tough call to let someone go, ensure you are clear about the reasoning. If it’s not a good fit, parting ways might actually be the best decision for both parties. Make the decision swiftly and confidently. Thank you to Mike Casey and the Scaling Clean podcast for the opportunity to share Russ’s story and insights with a broader audience.
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Russ Bates had the privilege of being interviewed by Sara Kremsar of OPTIMOD for the '2023 Improving Entrepreneurial Journey Initiative' annual brochure. Sara and her amazing team have compiled not only very useful information in this brochure, but great advice from incredible entrepreneurs which I also find inspiring. I highly recommend checking it out- https://lnkd.in/e59nhR7a
Making the clean energy transition isn’t the simplest thing for small and medium businesses. That’s why NXTGEN Clean Energy Solutions is here. To make that transition as simple as possible. They have your back. And give you the best solution possible that is custom fitted to your business and your goals. So don’t miss a single second of this incredible interview with the CEO of NXTGEN Clean Energy Solutions, Russ Bates.
In the latest episode of All Things Green, Shelby sat down with Russ Bates who founded the clean energy company NXTGEN Clean Energy Solutions . After starting in the coal industry, Russ learned that clean energy was more sustainable, long-term, and a stable industry to build his business. ♻️ Watch now to hear how Russ changed his mind on fossil fuels and created a successful #sustainable business. Listen to the full interview with Russ here >>
Clean energies used to be a novelty a mere 2 decades ago. Now they’re a highly essential part of the bottom-line, enabling industries and corporates to manage their demand economically. Join us, as we discuss this and more on localizing energy supply chains, manufacturing, jobs and economics in a candid chat with Russ Bates , Founder and CEO of NXTGEN Clean Energy Solutions, a consulting one-stop-shop firm acting as a single touch point for small and large business owners who want to take advantage of renewable energies. Host: Chris Sass Check out the episode on our website: https://lnkd.in/ejUuzRNN Or find it on Buzzsprout: https://lnkd.in/ePTgY286
Celebrating Excellence: Russ Bates Inducted into Marquis Who's Who
Meet Russ Bates , the Founder of NXTGEN Clean Energy Solutions, the One Stop Shop for Solar, Electric Vehicle Charging, and Battery Storage projects. NXTGEN was born of his passion for clean energy technologies and how they can help save money, improve the economy, and improve the environment. He loves working with small businesses and showing how clean energy can vastly reduce costs and that these technologies are not only for big corporations. Russ transitioned from a long career in the fossil fuel power generation industry to the clean energy sector. From growing up on property that was once a coal mine to working as a pre-apprentice in a coal fired power plant to being the Vice President of a company who build a 750MW combined cycle facility, he’s seen it all in the fossil fuel power gen sector. Clean energy and bringing this technology to businesses, municipalities, and the general public is his purpose. Russ is an experienced executive who is passionate about all aspects of business, strategy, and building long term relationships. He’s skilled in management of P&L centers, including project estimation, proposals, project management, project controls, subcontract management, and supply chain management. Russ is also a believer in one team where everyone contributes to achieve the common goal and strives to bring success to the organization.
